Daddy Lumba's Funeral to Be Held at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Date Confirmed
- The family of Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has finally announced the date for his funeral
- The highlife musician died on July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, after a short illness
- His funeral will be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on December 6, 2025, as the family confirmed
Multiple-award-winning Ghanaian singer Daddy Lumba, who died on July 26, is set to be buried this December.
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The late highlife singer's family, in a latest release, shared the final funeral arrangements, including the date and venue.
The highly anticipated farewell to the legendary musician will be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on December 6, 2025.
Daddy Lumba's family speaks about his funeral
In an interview on DL FM, Collins Amankwah, the former Member of Parliament of Manhyia North constituency, spoke on behalf of Daddy Lumba's family.
The politician, a relative of the late highlife singer, said the family was now convinced to proceed with the musician's funeral.
The decision to bury Daddy Lumba on the first weekend of December comes after several consultations with the government and Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
According to the artist's spokesperson, a cocktail party and a concert will be held on the evening of his funeral, featuring several music performances.
Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Amakye Dede are among the artists who will grace the occasion to perform.
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Ghanaians eulogise the late Daddy Lumba
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
Isaac Frimpong said:
"Rest well Greatest of high life musician DL till resurrection morning forever remain in our hearts 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭."
Adwen Pa Multimedia wrote:
"We can use Baba Yara without using the main pitch. Heroes park for the main program. No car entry. Use Calvary and hockey park and Asokwa end for car parking, VIP space for the refreshment area. Daddy is a legend 😭😭RIP."
Owura Kwabena Jumah remarked:
"I’m more interested in the lying in state. When and where will that happen, details on that not provided….."
Obaa Yaa commented:
"Hmmmm this world is not our home ooooo rest well Daddy we love you but God loves you more."
@senatoryang shared:
"Hmmmm this world is not our home ooooo rest well Daddy we love you but God loves you moretell an old friend, Phillip that if I returned back to Ghana, I will go and gift him money. RIP legend. RIP to my top 2 favorite artists Dada KD and Daddy Lumba🕊️.""
Akufo-Addo donates GH₵100k to Daddy Lumba's family
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Nana Akufo-Addo had donated GH₵100k to Daddy Lumba's family to be used for his funeral arrangements.
The former president made the financial contribution during the late singer's one-week observance held at Independence Square on August 30, 2025.
Akufo-Addo also made an earnest appeal to be included in all plans to bury the late icon, whose song had contributed towards his 2016 election win.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
